Yelavi Dam

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Yelavi Dam, is an earthfill dam on local river near Jat, Sangli district in the state of Maharashtra in India.

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Yelavi Dam
Location of Yelavi Dam in Maharashtra
Official nameYelavi Dam D05080
LocationJath
Coordinates17.19103°N 75.2992523°E / 17.19103; 75.2992523
Opening date1982[1]
Owner(s)Government of Maharashtra, India
Dam and spillways
Type of damEarthfill
Impoundslocal river
Height15.25 m (50.0 ft)
Length764 m (2,507 ft)
Dam volume111 km3 (27 cu mi)
Reservoir
Total capacity2,180 km3 (520 cu mi)
Surface area0 km2 (0 sq mi)
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Specifications

The height of the dam above its lowest foundation is 15.25 m (50.0 ft) while the length is 764 m (2,507 ft). The volume content is 111 km3 (27 cu mi) and gross storage capacity is 22,260.00 km3 (5,340.46 cu mi).[2]

Purpose

  • Irrigation

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